How do you pronounce the town name Wigan?

Question

Is it "wig-gan" (like a wig you wear on your head)? Or is it "wee-gan", like the scottish word for small?

thanks!!!

Answer 1

It's wig like the thing you wear on your head.

I don't recommend going there however as it's full of old members of The Verve looking for employment.

Answer 2

It depends on your accent. In Wigan it's "Wugun", further north it's "Wee-gan", but further south it's "Wigan"...